LOS ANGELES SPRINT WEEKEND DECEMBER 9-10 TH, 2017 SPARTAN RACE DAY PROGRAM

LOS ANGELES SPRINT WEEKEND DECEMBER 9-10 TH, 2017 SPARTAN RACE DAY PROGRAM

SPARTAN RACE PROGRAM INDEX Event Schedule... 2 Pre-Race Details & Registration... 3 Course Description... 4 Course Cutoffs... 4 Equipment & Clothing... 4 Awards... 5 Kid s Race... 5 Hurricane Heat... 6 Directions/Parking... 6 Spectators... 6 Food/Beverage & Sponsor Sampling... 6 Facilities... 7 Spartan Information...7 Expo & Sponsors... 8 You re not done. You re a work in progress, building toward something great. That s why we made CLIF Builder s grab yours at the Spartan finish line. www.clifbar.com America s premier law enforcement agency is looking to fill positions. Go to www.cbp.gov/careers or visit our booth for more info. www.cbp.gov You never compromise, neither do we. The Official Performance Nutrition of the U.S. Spartan Race Series. Come by our tent to try the cleanest and leanest products! www.etbfit.com

LOS ANGELES SPRINT WEEKEND CASTAIC, CA DECEMBER 9-10 th, 2017 SPRINT EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 th 6:00am 7:00am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:45am 10:00am 10:50am 11:00am 12:15pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm Registration Opens Expo Opens Men s ELITE Start Women s ELITE Start Competitive Start Times Begin Morning Start Times Begin Awards Afternoon Start Times Begin Last Heat Registration Closes Expo Closes SPRINT EVENT SCHEDULE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 th 6:00am 7:00am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 10:00am 10:50am 11:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 5:00pm Registration Opens Expo Opens Men s ELITE Start Women s ELITE Start Competitive Start Times Begin Morning Start Times Begin Awards Afternoon Start Times Begin Last Heat Registration Closes Expo Closes KID S RACE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 th Varsity Spartan -2 Mile (Ages 11-14) 9:00am & 2:00pm Varsity Spartan -1 Mile (Ages 9-13) 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm Jr. Varsity Spartan -1/2 Mile (Ages 4-8) 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 th Varsity Spartan -2 Mile (Ages 11-14) 1:00pm Varsity Spartan -1 Mile (Ages 9-13) 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00pm Jr. Varsity Spartan -1/2 Mile (Ages 4-8) 9:30, 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm Special Spartans - 1/2 Mile (Ages 4+) 3:00pm GT's Kombucha is a fizzy fermented probiotic tea. Organic, raw, and handcrafted in small batches since 1995. www.gtslivingfoods.com The Mobile Locker Co. provides secure, convenient, storage for all Spartans. Stop by our truck to rent locker space and keep your belongings safe. www.themobilelockerco.com Spartans, make sure you protect your hands. Before you start the race, swing by our Fit Four tent to pick up your OCR gloves. $5.00 off your first pair. www.fitfour.com 2

PRE-RACE DETAILS Follow these Pre-Race instructions to ensure quick registration on race day. Visit the Los Angeles Event Page on our website. Scroll down to Important Race Documents and read over the Athlete Guide. START TIMES will be posted Monday, November 27th. Don't forget to bring your photo ID and registration barcode to pick up your packet on race day. Click here for instructions to locate your barcode. RACE DAY REGISTRATION FLOW Please show up at least 2 HOURS prior to your Heat Start Time. Note: All racers must run in their designated start time. Please be in the starting corral on time. SATURDAY SPRINT: Registration Opens: 6:00am // Registration Closes: 4:00pm SUNDAY SPRINT: Registration Opens: 6:00am // Registration Closes: 1:30pm WHAT YOU NEED: Registration Barcode and Photo Identification STEP 1: Proceed to Registration Tent area and locate a Spartan Volunteer. STEP 2: Present your photo ID and registration barcode to the Volunteer. Receive your packet. Your packet will include: Spartan Headband with Bib Number Wristband with Start Time Timing Chip and Wristband Free Drink Wristband STEP 3: Once you have your race packet, timing chip and drink wristband, proceed to the Festival Area/Expo Area. STEP 4: Visit the Expo Area where you will find Spartan-approved sponsors/vendors sampling and selling product. STEP 5: Check your bag at On-Site Bag Check. Please note: Bags will only be returned to individuals whose name and number match up. Bags can be checked for $5.00 per bag. For each checked bag, you will recieve $5.00 in Spartan Bucks. Bag Check opens at 6:00am and closes when the last racer picks up their bags. The Groove ring is the official ring of the Spartan race. Revolutionizing the silicone ring to provide the most comfortable & breathable ring on the market.these rings are designed to keep your fingers & your more precious jewelry safe! groovelife.co Are you a Personal Trainer, or have you considered a career in Personal Training? Visit https://careers.equinox.com/ to take your passion for fitness to the next level. careers.equinox.com Supercharged Fitness Recovery, Expert Skin Care, and the Leading-Edge Pain Management All in One Device. Find us in Festival! thebff.com 3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Terrain: Course has been adjusted a bit this year which racers will enjoy. Castaic Lake area offers some great elevation gains throughout the course that will keep your legs moving and heart pumping. Not a ton of shade so make sure you stay hydrated. Special Gear: Racers should plan to bring appropriate fuel for their needs. Hydration packs (or water containers of some variety) are strongly suggested for all racers. Please note that shoes with spikes are not allowed. Aid Stations: At each stop you will be able to drink as much water as you want, however we ask that you only take one (1) cup. SPRINT: There will be three (3) aid stations on course with no hydration pack refilling station, however you will be able to fill up your pack at the Start Line. On-Course Hydration Tips: Make sure to fill your pack up prior to the race. Make sure you carry enough water to be able to keep you hydrated between stations. Make sure to stop at every aid station to get water, use your pack in between. We highly suggest carrying some type of electrolyte drink in addition to water. Make sure to properly hydrate in the week leading up to the event. SPRINT COURSE CUTOFFS Course Closing: Sprint participants must be at the finish line by 9:00pm. Any racers remaining on the course at 9:00pm will be removed from the course for their own safety and will be considered a DNF (Did Not Finish). This means you will not get a finishing time, medal or shirt. The race will not count towards your trifecta, and you will not get a refund or a future race credit. Additional course cutoffs will be announced prior to Race Day and Spartan reserves the right to modify, change cutoffs and remove racers for health and safety issues, or unforeseen events. 12:00pm: ALL racers starting at or after 12:00pm MUST have a working headlamp. 4:00pm: Any racer on the course must have a working headlamp on them. If you do not have a headlamp, you risk being pulled from the course. 6:00pm: Any racer who has not past Twister by this time will be removed from the course. 9:00pm: Course is closed. Any racers who have not finished by this time will be pulled from the course. EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING All participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, shoes and a plastic bag for wet and muddy items. Shoe Donation will NOT be available. Please dispose of shoes responsibly. Shoes with spikes are not allowed. 4

AWARD CEREMONY SATURDAY, December 9th at 10:50am and SUNDAY, December 10th at 10:50am SATURDAY SPRINT PRIZE MONEY-ELITE/ELITE MASTERS HEATS ONLY Elite Heats 1st place: $500.00 2nd place: $200.00 3rd place: $100.00 Elite Masters Heats 1st place: $200.00 2nd place: $150.00 3rd place: $100.00 SUNDAY SPRINT PRIZE MONEY-ELITE/ELITE MASTERS HEATS ONLY Elite Heats 1st place: $500.00 2nd place: $200.00 3rd place: $100.00 Elite Masters Heats 1st place: $200.00 2nd place: $150.00 3rd place: $100.00 Along with the prize money, the top three (3) male and female elite racers will also receive a unique Spartan Race plaque. KID S RACE There are three Kid s Race distances available to race at the Los Angeles event. Please note, distances are determined by age groups. Make sure to register for the proper age group. 2 Mile, 1 Mile and ½ Mile Each Kid s Race Finisher will receive a finisher s medal and Kid s Race T-shirt. Each family will receive two (2) free spectator passes at registration, so you don t need to include these in your purchase. Kid s Registration: Registration for the Spartan Kids Race will be at the Kid s Registration tent. A bib will be assigned upon check-in. The parent/guardian accompanying the child must show valid photo identification in order to pick up the registration packet. Please make sure to bring cash or a card if you are planning to register on-site. Costs can be found on the Los Angeles Sprint Event Page under the Kids Race tab. PerfectShaker is the Official Shaker Bottle of US Spartan Race. Mix smooth delicious shakes using ActionRod Technology in a BPA and Leak-Free Bottle. www.perfectshaker.com HOTSHOT is a drink to help prevent, treat, and recover from muscle cramps. Try some Saturday & Sunday at the expo! www.teamhotshot.com Made with 100% grass-fed beef, we ve taken gourmet meat snacks to their primitive state. More meat. Less bull. No junk. Vegans need not apply. www.countryarcher.com 5

HURRICANE HEAT / HH12HR SATURDAY NIGHT HH: 5:00pm SUNDAY MORNING HH12HR: 9:00am The Saturday Night Hurricane Heat will take place at 5:00pm, Saturday, December 9th and will last 3+ hours. Note all participants must arrive at the designated parking location by 4:00pm or earlier. The Sunday Morning HH12HR will take place at 9:00am, Sunday, December 10th and will last 12+ hours. Note all participants must arrive at the designated parking location by 8:00am or earlier. HOW TO GET HERE VENUE ADDRESS: Castaic Lake Recreation Area - 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 92530 GENERAL PARKING: Castaic Lake Recreation Area - 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 92530 General parking is available at the venue for $10.00 per car or $20.00 per van. Parking passes are cash only and pay as you enter. Please note parking is limited. Please follow signs as directed. SPECTATORS Spectator passes are available online for $20.00 for Saturday and Sunday. Passes will be available on-site for $25.00. Spectator wristbands can be picked up at the Spectator Tent on Race Day. Please print and fill out the Reebok Spartan Race Waiver from Los Angeles Sprint Event Page and bring it with you along with one valid form of photo identification. Food, drink and sponsor product will be available for purchase, please bring cash. Some venues have unique spectator course access with obstacle viewing, to get your favorite Spartan Racer s picture. FOOD/BEVERAGES & SPONSOR SAMPLING Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site, please bring cash. If you are racing and of age, your complimentary beer will be available in the Beer Garden or otherwise specified area. Be sure to visit the Expo for free samples and the opportunity to purchase Spartan-approved products from our great sponsors. 6

FACILITIES Porta-Potties will be located throughout the festival area. Washing Stations/Showers are located on-site, but bring a towel and a change of clothes. SPARTAN INFORMATION Don't forget to print and bring your registration barcode to pick up your packet on race day. Click here for instructions to locate your barcode. You must have photo identification to check in. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Leaving your child unattended while you are racing will result in you being pulled off the course and asked to leave. No pop-up tents are allowed in the festival. Tent space is reserved for our sponsors. No coolers or glass bottles allowed on the property. Security staff will check for them as you enter. If you wear a GoPro, or any other type of POV camera, please make sure your contact information (name & phone number) is somewhere on the camera. If you lose the camera on the course, this is the only way we are able to identify it. Racers ages 14 and older can participate in the adult s race. Those under 14 are encouraged to join the Kid s Race. Please DO NOT call the venue with any questions. Our Los Angeles Sprint Event Page is your best source for up-to-date information. Drink plenty of water before the race and come prepared. Get a good night s sleep. This race is no joke INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of inclement weather such as lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes and the like, Spartan Race reserves the right to eliminate obstacles, select portions of the course or cancel the event in order to ensure the safety of racers, volunteers and staff. As always, weather can be unpredictable. Please come prepared for chilly morning and evening temps and possible rainstorms. CONTACT SPARTAN HQ For any questions or concerns that haven t been addressed here, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page. It should have the answers to all the questions you ll need answered to get you prepared for the day. 7

SPARTAN RACE EXPO Open at 7:00AM every race day, the expo will feature leading national sponsors with highly experiential activations and free swag, healthy and functional F&B brands sampling free foods and beverages, gyms and trainers to help you warm up and cool down, workout and OCR gear and accessories companies, and much more. Remember to bring cash or credit cards to take advantage of expo deals specific to Spartans! Expo Sponsors: Reebok: Official Apparel and Footwear Partner U.S. Customs & Border Patrol: Official Sponsor Clif Bar: Official Protein Bar Eat the Bear: Official Performance Nutrition Partner GT s Kombucha: Official Kombucha Partner Expo Exhibitors: The Mobile Locker Co.: Secure Locker Sales in Festival State Farm: Insurance Information in Festival Fit Four: Official OCR Gloves in Festival Equinox: Start Line Warmups and Career Recruiting in Festival Sierra Nevada: Official Finisher Beer Maple Hill Creamery: Grass Fed Yogurt Samples in Festival Darn Tough: Vermont-Made Sock Sales in Festival Zevia: Zero Sugar Soda Samples in Festival Groove Life: Official Silicon Ring Sales in Festival Perfect Shaker: Official Shaker Bottle Sales in Festival One Wheel: One Wheel Machine Demos in Festival Zuke s Pet Treats: Pet Treat Samples in Festival Hot Shot: Cramp Relief Shot Samples in Festival Noosh: Energy Pouch Samples in Festival Team Heart4Michael: Local Charity Info in Festival Chagit: Mushroom Health Shots in Festival Coromega: Omega-3 Squeeze Pouch Samples in Festival BFF Body Buffer: Buffer Machine Massages in Festival B4 Adventure: Kid's Obstacle / Toy Information in Festival Iron Lilly: Women's Compression Line Sales in Festival 8